Butter Bean Soup

4.94 from 15 votes

This nourishing butter bean soup is packed with fluffy beans, lots of protein, veggies, and wonderful herbs and spices. It's SO delicious, cozy and creamy!

Recipe yields 4 servings (1 ¼ each).

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Soup

Cuisine: vegan

Keyword: butter bean soup

Servings:

Calories: 218kcal

Author: Katia

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 onion, diced (any color)
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 medium-sized carrots, diced
2 medium-sized celery ribs, diced
2 cans (14oz/400 grams each) butter beans, drained
1 cup (240 ml) water
2 cups (480 ml) low sodium vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
¾ teaspoon fine salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to serve

Instructions

Heat oil in a large heavy based pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in garlic, spices and herbs and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Finally, add diced carrots and celery, toss to combine.
Meanwhile, add 1 ½ of beans and 1 cup of water to a blender or a food processor and blend until smooth, then transfer pureed beans and whole beans to the pot. Add broth, bay leaf, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer, cover leaving the lid slightly ajar, and cook until the broth is flavorful and beans and vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
Turn the hear off, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed and serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and freshly ground black pepper if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread or croutons.

Notes

Nutrition facts: the nutrition values are for one serving and are based on an online nutrition calculator. It’s an estimate only and it should not be considered as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Please see my disclosure policies.

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